John 18:23

Jesus answered him, “If I spoke ill, testify concerning the ill; and if well, why do you strike Me?”

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?

In Context

22And He having said these things, one of the officers standing by gave Jesus a slap, saying, “Thus do You answer the chief priest?”

24Annas then sent Him bound to Caiaphas the chief priest.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:39but I say to you not to resist the evil, but whoever will slap you on your right cheek, turn to him also the other;

2 Corinthians 10:1And I, Paul, myself, call on you—through the meekness and gentleness of the Christ—who in presence [am] indeed humble among you, and being absent, have courage toward you,

Matthew Henry on John 18:14-28

Christ before Annas and Caiaphas; The Fall of Peter; Christ Arraigned; Peter Again Denies Christ. 13 And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. 14 Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. 15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest. 16 But Peter stood… Read the whole commentary →

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